Program of Study

The Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) at MacEwan University emphasizes both breadth and depth and has been redesigned for exceptional flexibility and customization. You can now declare a primary major and a minor, or a primary major and a secondary major, or a primary major and two minors.

You require a minimum 120 credits of non-duplicative coursework to complete the Bachelor of Science. These credits are allocated across major, minor, and option requirements. A maximum of 48 credits at the 100-level; a minimum 72 credits from science courses.

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Degree Requirements

Program element

Description

Credits

Primary Major

Chosen from science disciplines. Your major will range from 42 to 60 credits with a minimum of 36 credits taken at the senior level*

42-60

Secondary Major or Minor(s)

Chosen from the approved list of majors and minors. Minors are 18 credits and must be completed at the senior level.

18-60

Options

You can complete up to 15 credits of out-of-faculty options**, with no more than 3 credits in physical activity (PACT) courses.

Up to 60

Total degree credits including breadth requirements

120

*Multi-disciplinary majors consist of 60–72 junior- and senior-level credits. If you major in mathematical sciences or physical sciences you may pursue a minor but are not required to do so.

**Students completing an out-of-faculty minor cannot use any out-of-faculty courses toward their options.

Breadth requirements

Within the 120 credit B.Sc., you must complete the following breadth requirements. Courses can be used both to satisfy the breadth and placed in your major(s), minor(s) and options. BIOL, CHEM, EASC or PHYS courses must include a laboratory component.

Breadth element

Description

Credits

Biological or Earth and Planetary Sciences

BIOL or EASC (not including BIOL 101, 102 or 103).

6

Chemistry or Physics

CHEM or PHYS

6

English

ENGL 102 and 3 credits in university English (not including ENGL 111 and ENGL 108)

6

Humanities

CLAS, COMP, HIST, HUMN, PHIL or a language other than English

6

Mathematical Sciences

One of MATH 114, MATH 120 or MATH 125 and 3 credits in MATH, STAT or CMPT (not including MATH 160, MATH 170, or CMPT 104)

6

Social Sciences

ANTH, ECON, LING, POLS, PSYC and SOCI

6

The Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. (Hons)) provides eligible students with the opportunity to pursue more intensive study in their chosen field; this may be of benefit to students considering graduate studies.

Students are eligible for application to the Honours program after they have completed a minimum of 45 credits, including six senior-level credits in the Honours discipline and 24 credits completed within the last 12 months. Applicants must present a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.3 in all Honours discipline courses (junior- and senior-level).

Entry to the Honours program is competitive and some disciplines may require additional admission criteria.If you are considering an Honours degree, we encourage you to talk with the Honours Advisor for your discipline early in your academic career.

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Honours

Program element

Description

Credits

Honours requirements

Honours requirements are determined by each discipline.

63-84

Options

You can complete up to 15 credits of out -of faculty options, with no more than 3 credits in physical activity (PACT) courses.

36-57

Total degree credits including breadth requirements

120

Breadth requirements

Within the 120 credit B.Sc. (Hons), you must complete the following breadth requirements. Courses used to fulfill degree requirements also satisfy the Breadth Requirements. BIOL, CHEM, EASC, or PHYS courses must include a laboratory component.

Breadth element

Description

Credits

Biological or Earth and Planetary Sciences

BIOL or EASC (not including BIOL 101, 203 or 103)

6

Chemistry or Physics

CHEM or PHYS

6

English

ENGL 102 and 3 credits in university English (not including ENGL 111 and ENGL 108)

6

Humanities

CLAS, COMP, HIST, HUMN, PHIL or a language other than English

6

Mathematical Sciences

One of MATH 114, MATH 120 or MATH 125 and 3 credits in MATH, STAT or CMPT (not including MATH 160, MATH 170, or CMPT 104)

6

Social Sciences

ANTH, ECON, LING, POLS, PSYC and SOCI

6

You must declare a primary major and a minor, or a primary major and a secondary major, or a primary major and two minors

Majors

Majors range from 42 to 60 credits with a minimum 36 credits taken at the senior-level. Multi-disciplinary majors consist of 60-72 junior- and senior- level credits. You may choose your major from the following science disciplines:

ACADEMIC RESIDENCY - CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the academic residency requirements of the University, Bachelor of Science students must complete at MacEwan University:

A minimum of 24 credits at the senior level in the major discipline, with 12 of those senior credits completed at the 300- or 400-level. All 400-level requirements are to be completed at MacEwan University,

And, if applicable.

A minimum of nine credits in a minor at the senior-level, with at least three of those credits completed at the 300- or 400-level.

BREADTH REQUIREMENTS

Courses taken to fulfil the major, minor, or option requirements can also be used to satisfy breadth requirements.

DECLARATION OF A MAJOR AND MINOR

Students are advised to declare a primary major and minor, or a primary major and a secondary major, or a major and two minors by the time they have completed 45 credits. Majors are selected from Science disciplines and consist of 42 to 60 junior- and senior-level credits. Multi-disciplinary majors consist of 60-72 junior- and senior-level credits. With the exception of those students in an Honours program, a maximum of 60 credits may be completed from any one discipline for credit towards the degree. A major and minor cannot be in the same discipline and students may not declare more than one out-of-faculty minor. Students can re-declare their major(s) and/or minor(s) if required.

For students completing multiple majors or minors, the Faculty cannot guarantee a schedule of classes that will permit students to complete their degree in eight consecutive fall and winter semesters. Furthermore, depending on the courses in which a student enrolls, meeting the requirements of a double major may require the completion of more than 120 credits for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a program advisor in the Program Services Office in the Faculty of Arts and Science and a discipline advisor in their major and minor prior to this declaration. Students majoring in mathematical or physical sciences may pursue a minor but are not required to do so.

GRADUATION GRADE POINT AVERAGE

As part of the Graduation Grade Point Average regulation above, Bachelor of Science students must obtain an overall GGPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all courses credited toward the major(s) and a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all courses credited toward the minor(s).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation requirements are governed by the date on which students declare their major(s) and minor(s). Students who declare their major(s) and minor(s) up to and including February 15 are bound by the requirements of the current academic year. Those students who declare after February 15 are bound by the programs of study and degree requirements of the upcoming academic year as published in the MacEwan calendar.

JUNIOR- AND SENIOR-LEVEL COURSES

Courses numbered from 100 to 199 are considered junior level, and courses numbered from 200 to 499 are considered senior level.

MAJOR OR MINOR 300- AND 400-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

The 300- and 400-level requirements in the major or minor cannot consist solely of project, field placement, and/or individual study courses.

MAXIMUM INDEPENDENT COURSES

The maximum number of credits for independent work (project, field placement, and/or individual study courses) excluding the Honours Thesis, is 15 credits. Specific disciplines may have further restrictions.

MAXIMUM JUNIOR-LEVEL COURSES

A maximum of 48 credits at the 100-level are permitted in completion of the BSc degree. Additional courses at the 100-level are extra to the 120 credits required to complete the B.Sc. degree and will not be counted toward fulfilment of graduation requirements.

MINIMUM SCIENCE COURSES

Students are required to complete successfully a minimum of 72 total credits from Science courses.

MINIMUM PASSING GRADE

A minimum grade of D is required for all Science degree courses unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study. A maximum of six credits with a final grade of D or D+ are permitted in courses credited toward the minimum requirements for the major.

MINIMUM TRANSFER GRADE FOR CREDIT

A minimum grade of D is required on any transfer credit granted for the program. Arts and Science courses require a minimum grade of C- when the course is used as a prerequisite. Transfer credit decisions made by the university are final and cannot be appealed.

OUT-OF-FACULTY OPTIONS REQUIREMENTS

Degree options may include a maximum of 15 credits from courses offered by a faculty other than Arts and Science except for those students completing an out-of-faculty minor or those who have met the minor requirements with a diploma. These students must complete their degree options from courses offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science.

PROGRESSION OF STUDIES

Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the prerequisite and/or co-requisite requirements as noted on all courses that may fulfill Bachelor of Science program requirements.

Additional Degree Regulations

HONOURS

OVERALL REQUIREMENTS

The Honours program of study consists of 63 to 84 credits as determined by the discipline. Students in the Honours program are not required to complete a minor.

COURSE LOAD

Students accepted into an Honours program must complete 24-credits in each twelve consecutive months they are in the program. Exceptions to this rule may occur with the approval of the Honours discipline advisor.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Students accepted and enrolled in the Science Honours program must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. As well, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 in all courses specified in the Honours program of study for each twelve consecutive months following acceptance into the Honours program. Failure to do so will result in the student’s program status reverting to B.Sc. with a major in the previous Honours discipline.

GRADUATION GRADE POINT AVERAGE

In order to graduate, students must obtain an overall GGPA of 3.0 or higher, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on all courses credited toward the Honours program of study.

SUBSEQUENT BACCALAUREATE

In addition to meeting the degree regulations listed above, students who already hold a baccalaureate degree must satisfy policies pertaining to subsequent baccalaureate credentials.

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